Threat detection and screening technology specialists, Smiths Detection, is to participate in an EU Horizon programme…

Threat detection and screening technology specialists, Smiths Detection, is to participate in an EU Horizon programme (METEOR) that is developing portable screening technology for cross-border containers. The METEOR initiative is planning to deliver a vapour based portable scanner for the non-intrusive inspection of large-volume shipments, including containers. The new technology will automatically provide fast high-quality detection and identification, with a low false alarm rate, without needing to open the container.